Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, MN

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,922/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Rochester, MN is $1,922 per week. This is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of $2,323.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rochester, MN compared to State and National Averages

$1,922/week

Rochester, MN

18% lower than the US average.

$2,323/week

Minnesota

3% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities

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St. Paul, Minnesota

$2,550/week

This is 11% lower than the Rochester average of $2,837.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

$2,386/week

This is 19% lower than the Rochester average of $2,837.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,405/week

This is 18% lower than the Rochester average of $2,837.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Duluth, Minnesota pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,377 per week, followed by Minneapolis, Minnesota ($2,324). Duluth, Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,160. For comparison, the Rochester, MN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,922 per week — Duluth, Minnesota pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Duluth, Minnesota$2,377$3,160
Minneapolis, Minnesota$2,324$3,127

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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